What to see this weekend

79 Delbridge Street, Fitzroy North
$2.75 million-plus
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 1 car space
9.45am-10.15am

In the vendors’ 25 years in this comfortable house of Victorian splendour and contemporary sparkle, their neighbourhood has changed from primarily working-class to city-fringe hotspot. “It’s gentrified but with an edge to it,” the agent says. “It’s still a mixed demographic, with students and Greek migrants, but it’s extremely sought-after by eastern-suburbs downsizers, and has broad market appeal.” Schools, Edinburgh Gardens, trams and a choice of local strip shops are nearby.

Auction at 11am, on May 14
Nelson Alexander, Janine Ballantyne 0400 182 710

5 Florida Court, Moorabbin
$1.1-$1.25 million
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces
2.15pm-2.45pm

An astonishing transformation turned this modest house into a TV star, as its top-to-toe overhaul featured on Channel 10’s The Home Team. The professional renovators gave it an improved floor plan, contemporary style and modern inclusions. The cul-de-sac property, on the Hampton side of Nepean Highway near Highett station and Southland, has french doors to the front courtyard and bifold doors to the rear deck, pool and landscaped native rear garden.

Auction at 3.30pm, on May 14
Gary Peer, Darren Krongold  0438 515 433

231 Canterbury Road, St Kilda West
$4.5 million-plus
5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms,  2 car spaces
Noon-12.30pm

Much of its land — even its adjoining orchard — has been hived off over the years but this solid circa 1905 Edwardian’s 1133-square-metre block is still one of the immediate area’s largest, with room for a pool, workshop/pool house, separate home office and rear double garage. Its mix of period features, spacious living rooms, eclectic style and central location have endeared it to one family for 30 years.

Auction at 12.30pm, on May 28
Marshall White, Michael Paproth 0488 300 800

16 Pembroke Street, Surrey Hills
$1.4-$1.5 million
4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
3pm-3.30pm

Astraea, circa 1890, is thought to be one of the oldest Victorians in Surrey Hills’ vineyard area once known as Bluebell Hill. Its lovely assets include a tuck-pointed, Hawthorn-brick facade, bullnose verandah with iron-lace trim, Welsh slate roof, Baltic pine floors and red stained-glass sidelights. Thoughtful renovation and extension expands its entertainment area to a deck and gazebo in the back garden.

Auction at 1.30pm, May 21
Fletchers, Tim Heavyside 0403 020 404

12 Burns Street, Yarraville
$1,125,000-plus
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
12.30pm-1pm

This early 20th-century weatherboard gained an architect-designed extension in 2007 and both are standing the test of time, the agent says. The house has clean lines, quality finishes and drama in its raked roofline. The Golden Square pocket is walking distance to Yarraville’s charming village shops, Sun Theatre and station.

Auction at 11am, on May 21
Jas Stephens, Tate Moore 0421 731 706